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alkove bistro

★ 4.1(547)on Google$$coffeehougang

2 Kovan Rd, #01-10 Simon Plaza, Singapore 548008

Alkove Bistro is a cafe located in Hougang at 2 Kovan Rd, #01-10 Simon Plaza. Visitors have shared their experiences across hundreds of reviews on the platform.

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryWheelchair accessible

Website 6858 5729

Opening Hours

Today (Saturday)9:00 AM – 10:30 PM

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STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence

AExcellent

Score: 85 / 100

Atmosphere85

Consistency85

Food quality90

Value for money80

Based on 5 data points · Updated 5 months ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 2 Nov 2026

We think Alkove Bistro offers a reliable option for a casual meal in the Hougang/Kovan area.

The menu leans towards Western comfort food, with several reviewers highlighting the 'hearty, flavorful' mains.

The Set Dinner, available from 5:30 pm, appears to be a good value, bundling a main with a starter, side, and dessert.

Specific dishes like the Cheesy Baked Pasta, Grilled Teriyaki Salmon, and the Truffle Mushroom Pizza receive consistent praise.

While the Tiramisu is noted for its strong coffee flavour, the Shibuya Toast with ice cream might be too sweet for some.

Prices are described as 'slightly higher than average,' but the quality and cozy atmosphere seem to justify it for many.

Expect the bistro to get crowded on weekends, which can impact service speed.

We'd recommend visiting on a weekday evening to enjoy the set dinner without the weekend rush.

Signature

Truffle Mushroom Pizza

Best time

Weekdays

Wait time

Expect crowds on weekends

Price

$$ ($15-25/person)

Score: 85 · 5 sources

What customers say

Alkove Bistro in Hougang consistently receives praise for its hearty, flavorful mains like cheesy baked pasta, grilled teriyaki salmon, and beef bourguignon, often highlighted for refined plating and generous portions.

Customers appreciate the cozy ambiance and excellent customer service, though some find prices slightly higher than average and the Shibuya toast overly sweet.

The strong, caffeine-soaked tiramisu is a recurring talking point.

Hearty & flavorful mains (cheesy baked pasta, grilled teriyaki salmon, beef bourguignon)Cozy ambiance & excellent customer serviceDessert quality (strong tiramisu, overly sweet Shibuya toast, good banana cake)Value for money (set dinners, 1-for-1 deals, slightly higher prices)

90% positive10% neutral0% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★May Lim· 2 weeks ago

This location had changed business owners a few times in the past. My first time to visit this cafe n pleasantly surprise to enjoy its 1-1 promotion. It was a Monday afternoon and there was no crowd.…

★★★★★EveC· 4 months ago

Heard all about the rave and finally came to try. Walkable distance from kovan mrt but very limited parking on site. Menu boost pizza, pasta and mains. There was only 2 of us hence we didnt manage to…

★★★★★Crystalyn Leo· a month ago

I discovered this cafe 2 years ago when my husband and I finally could go on a quick dinner date post-partum. They have a very worthwhile dinner promotion - mains+starters+sides+desert for the price o…

★★★★★Rafael Tee· 2 weeks ago

The place was nice and chill, not too crowded. The food was great with a cool local twist. Overall a solid spot, definitely recommend checking it out if you're looking for a cafe near Kovan!

★★★★★Josh· 11 months ago

Cafe which used to be known as Ice Edge Cafe, but modernized. Has set meal options for dinner and also 1-for-1 lunch meals. Options are quite good. The Salmon and Tiramisu were not bad, and we had bee…

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